Marcus Beist ~ Companion, Omega

[Marcus Beist]

Table of Contents

• Basic Information
• Appearance
• Lycan Form and Ability
• Weaknesses
• Skills
• Personality
• Family Relations
• Brief History
• Expanded History
• On Site Relations
• Current (On Site) History

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Basic Information 

Name: Marcus Beist (formerly Marcus Delaney)

Age: 19

Race: Lycanthrope (canid)

Rank: Companion (Clan), Omega (Pack)

Occupation: Apprenticeship under Castile Beist

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[Marcus Beist]

Appearance:

Height: 5'7"
Weight: 125 lb
Hair: dark blonde/light brown
Eyes: blue
Build: Trim


Marcus is on the smaller side for a male, and his demeanor typically matches his unassuming stature. His blue eyes tend to ponder others with an laid back curiosity, born of valuing others. Those very eyes can also get him into trouble, usually betraying his emotions without much thought of being duplicitous. He has no noticeable marks, tattoos, or scars to speak of, and other then being noted as being on the 'pretty' side, there is little more to say about Marcus' looks.

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[Marcus Beist]

Lycan Form

Eyes: Yellow
Fur: Black

Like his human physic, Marcus' lycan form is on the small side, his lean form a far cry from the impressive, powerhouse his 'uncle' and mentor Castile presents. Similarly, given his youth, both in age and in being turned (has been turned within the last year), his face and general appearance is youthful, and perhaps a bit friendly (well when he isn't ready to tear your face off )

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Ability:

• Omega's Pheromones:
  
  Marcus releases a pheromone that can affect the moods (and by proxy behaviors) of other lycans. As the name suggests his ability centers around some of the emotions that an omega would inspire in wolves of a pack, that is the scent can calm others, and bolster their instinct to be protective of him (as a subordinate member of the pack ) or to engage in play. This can have a bit of a drawback of course, as, with any omega, this would also encourage others to dominate him. While in his human form, the effect of this ability is reduced, as his output of pheromones of any sort is less. 
  

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[Marcus Beist]

Weaknesses:

• Cynophobia: (Fear of dogs )
  
  Due to an event in his past, Marcus suffers from a fear of dogs (but not wolves). He is especially terrified of small dogs, due to the higher likelihood (from what he has seen ) of small dogs to behave either erratically or aggressively, to be allowed to behave aggressively by owners, and increased social pressures of more often being tormented by people teasing him with small dogs than larger ones. He also has an especially strong dislike of dogs with floppy ears and wiry coats. Marcus' fear is only set off by real dogs (as opposed to some people who start exhibiting fear by pictures or even just hearing another mention a dog), or if he find himself in a place that shows clear evidence of housing a do (like the inside of a kennel or a home with dog toys and dog beds laying around ). Marcus, however, is not afraid of wolves, and never has been, for this reason he can better tolerate wolf like dog breeds, but he can tell the difference, and so can his phobia (especially since being turned).
  
  While in his lycan form, he more tolerant of breeds that are very wolf-like, only being shy and tending to keep a semi-cautious distance. However, his fear is not different for any of the other breeds than it tends to be in his human form. Though, of course, there is a higher possibility of Marcus the lycan attacking one of these dogs, one is just as likely to find him running away from a dog, even if it's nothing more than a fluffy white teacup poodle.
  
  Signs of his distress vary. Dogs barking, or other dog noises (since being turned he is very keen on the difference between dog, wolf, and wolf-lycan vocalizations) will see him getting nervous and fidgety. He may suffer from dry mouth, nausea, or even start to sweat at this point. Seeing a dog that is wolf like will present with increased nervousness but isn't as bad as the other breeds. Of course proximity is a big factor in his level of fear, and breeds further from wolves in appearance, or small breeds (especially miniature pinscher and Jack Russels) are the most problematic for him. If a dog behaves aggressively or threatens attack, he can literally become paralyzed with fear... fortunately he can't recall peeing his pants since he was younger, and he prays that remains the same.
  
  
• Restrictions on ability (temporary):
  
  At present, Marcus has no control over his Omega Pheromone ability. Typically his ability is triggered when he is exceptionally nervous, afraid, or distressed, but can at times seem to be triggered randomly. This is likely due to the fact that he has not been a lycan for long, and is, himself, young on top of that. When he develops it is likely he will have a better understanding of his body and will be able to control this ability, but for now, it simply happens when it happens, and often quite without Marcus being aware.
  
  
• Difficulty controlling shifts (temporary):
  
  His newly turned state also has an effect his ability to shift. While he is starting to learn how to shift to his lycan form, controlling not shifting presents a greater challenge. During emotional extremes he can shift to lycan form, either to run or defend himself. Likewise, this can also appear to happen randomly, though such occurrences are usually at night. Similarly, Marcus sometimes has difficulty shifting back into his human form; often finding that he returns to his human form after he has worn himself out and fallen asleep as a lycan.

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[Marcus Beist]

Skills:

• Horsemanship:
  
  Marcus is well versed in the care of horses, is a capable rider (western style saddle and bare back ), and knows a fair amount about horse behavior.
  
  
• First Aid:
  
  Marcus has some minor medical knowledge, having considered getting into nursing. He knows a great deal about first aid, and is CPR certified.
  
  
• Herbalist:
  
  While he's not an expert, Marcus did study a great deal about plant life native to North America. He knows a thing or two about herbs and how they can be used to help (or hurt ) people. Since being turned he has been looking for opportunities to learn more about this in regards to canine and feline physiology as well.

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Personality:

Human

As a human, Marcus tends to be considerate and gentle, concerning himself when it comes the well being of others, especially emotionally so. Permissive and cooperative, he tends to go along with most things, so long as he doesn't feel too uncomfortable or like what is going on may be wrong. That being said, he isn't stupid, nor is he a floor mat. If Marcus feels put out, or that someone is trying to take advantage of him, he will stand up for himself. While he can be brave and independent, the young man feels better when there is a least one person in his corner, and would take that one loyal person over a legion of superficial admires any day.

Lycan

In his lycan form, Marcus is subjected to the impulses of instincts, maintaining a very limited grasp of human sensibility to temper his urges. While he tends towards the youthful characteristics of a wolf: playful, friendly, curious, he also highly reactive. If startled there is a good chance he will seek the comfort and security of his mentor, Castile, if neither the larger and more experienced lycanthrope is available, he may flee or become defensive and attack. When with those he knows, in places where he can feel safe, it is easier for the lycan Marcus to cuddle and seek attention from those he likes being with.

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[Marcus Beist]

Brief History:

What can be said about Marcus? As boy he didn't have an exciting or noteworthy life. fourth born of five, he grew in the Lone Star State of Texas. While his father and brothers could be described as 'good old boys', but with the 'everything's bigger in Texas' twist, Marcus, was a bit of a different egg. His three brothers, while laid back, inherited from their father the loud talking, large builds, and a certain knack for backing up their words with fists. Marcus, on the other hand, seemed only to share the family sense of loyalty and devotion, taking on a gentler, more thoughtful persona that lent itself to be closer to his mother and sisters. He always tended to care more about what others needed or wanted than trying to make others do what he wanted, and typically preferred quieter past times, like reading, to the rough and tumble games his older brothers favored.

Of course, growing up with a very Texas family, meant that he, of course, couldn't always count on quiet time, but Marcus hardly minded. His favorite more 'manly' pastime being time spent on his uncle's ranch for part of the summer. After all, what real Texan didn't know how to ride a horse, and couldn't at least rope a fence post? (Marcus never did get comfortable with the idea of actually roping a steer, thinking it best to leave that to his eldest brother who eventually got into the rodeo life).

Perhaps the most notable event in his life was, perhaps a prelude to what fate would have in design for him. At the age of five Marcus was attacked by a rabid stray. The mutt had dealt substantial damage along the back of his head, and the side of his face, was well as along his neck and a few less notable defensive wounds. Fortunately other than a few marks hidden by his hair, he made a full physical recovering; however, the event, as well as a hysterical mother, and a course of painful injections to treat him for the rabies virus was enough to cement a terror regarding domesticated dogs. Perhaps seemingly oddly at first glance, Marcus tends to be more afraid of smaller dogs, if ever asked he could only offer that the smaller dogs tend to be louder, and move more quickly. To that point, less vigilant owners, poorer behaved animals, and the added stigma of being afraid of the "cuter" breeds has fostered a greater nervousness and distrust of of them in the already fearful young man.


Fate, it seems, would leave him be for some time after his trial run with being assaulted by furry four legged beasts. Once he was out of high school, he entertained ideas of going to college, maybe getting into the medical field, but figured he'd take a semester off to earn some money first.

That was what he had been doing the night his old life ended actually. He had finally gotten off after re-shelving and straightening up after his shift at a local library, and was walking down dimly lit streets on his way to an apartment he was sharing with older sister. As he had navigated the dark streets, Marcus became increasingly convinced that he felt eyes on him. It was an odd sensation, especially when a few looks over his shoulder had convinced him, he was in fact alone. He didn't entertain the idea that a vampire might be following him, even though he lived within the borders of one of the districts, and so he was determined to tell himself to ignore his intuition.

The sound issued by his attacker hardly had time to be processed, before something large and furry had knocked him to the ground, sinking its teeth into him from behind, sharp fangs burying themselves deep into his shoulder and back. Though the shaking of he was subjected too was far gentler than the lycan could have managed (unbeknownst to him), the attack, loss of blood, and the stress of being trapped beneath the large, unseen furry thing in a position he couldn't defend himself in was too much for Marcus.

He wasn't aware of what took place between Castile and the lycan that turned him, Castile's sister. Nor was he conscious while Castile patched him up. The next thing he knew, he was waking up, his wounds dressed, but feeling like they they were on fire, in a strange room. There was little light, nothing that offered clues as to where he was, or who had brought him here, and most distressingly, the single door was locked from the other side.

For nearly two months he was kept in this room. He was kept fed, what he needed shoved in through a slot in the door, but the one on the other side offered him nothing else, no explanation, no assurances, nothing. The reactions to this were nothing that one wouldn't expect. First he tried to reason with the unknown bringer of food, hoping to offer something that might be gained by releasing him, or to try to gauge what was going to happen to him. Then came threats as fear took a turn into anger and aggression, no this wasn't the wisest of tactics, but reason could quickly be forgotten in these sort of situations, but as Marcus was never a very aggressive boy, it quickly degraded into pleading, until finally he excepted that, whatever the other had in mind, it would not be giving him his freedom.

For the last couple weeks, he remained silent, just waiting. The one on the other side didn't seem inclined to use him for any particular thing, so either he was just to remain here indefinitely, or until the end result of his stay here was reached. Marcus wasn't sure if he was meant to be sold on some black market, which honestly Marcus didn't think anyone did that with guys, or when if the other was waiting to kill him for some reason. Whatever it was, it seemed nothing was to be done about it, and he had better accept it.

When he finally turned, nothing made sense. Higher through gave way to instinct, instinct that not only had him reeling with confusion over his new state of being, but that nearly had in him a panic as his wolf lycan form felt the insane need to escape the room. Spending the night trying to claw through the door slot, and in general raising a bit of hell in attempts to find a way out, without the immediate benefit of his human brain telling him how to proceed in such a scenario. Eventually the young lycan wore himself out, and curled up to sleep on the floor, calmed down considerably once his wolfy brain came to understand that no unpleasantness seemed to come at him in this strange place.

Awaking from his sleep, cold land aching from sleeping on the floor through shifting back into his human form, Marcus wasn't immediately sure what to make of what his memories offered from the night before. He was, however, in for a much more favorable surprise, finally after waiting so long, and likely growing concerned over the fact that Marcus had taken so long to shift for the first time, Castile was able to let the boy see him, to speak with him, and finally could start to interact with the young lycan, that instinct had so pointedly demanded the older lycan do.

Since this, Marcus has slowly grown closer to Castile. Initially he was very unsure, nervous, and didn't trust the older, and much larger man. Their beginning, after all, was hardly ideal. Still, since his first shift, Castile has been kind, patient and supportive. Marcus has accepted the reasoning behind his early treatment, and doesn't feel cursed or less now that he is a lycan, but at the same time, coming to terms with his new life is difficult for the young man. He could no longer be with his family or friends, he wasn't even able to be in his old home state, as Castile had needed to move them to district three for some reason. A reason that Marcus wasn't told about, but he has definitely picked up on the fact that, whatever it is, it was a serious, perhaps deadly reason.

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Family Relations

• John Delaney- Father (Human Life)
  
  John wasn't exactly a cold father, he was simply one of those 'men don't show soft emotion with their boys' sort.  Marcus has never doubted that his father loved him in that sort of, distant old-school 'fatherly' way.  However, John made no secret of his belief that 'men should be men', and Marcus often struggled to not feel awkward and out of place in his family of tough, burly men.  His softer, more gentle disposition was sometimes exasperating to his father, and Marcus never really felt comfortable with opening up to the older many about any of his values or views on the world.  He is certain his father misses him, and he misses the older man as well, but he's sure John is doing just fine. He has three far more 'proper' sons after all; it would hardly make sense for him to get too choked up over the 'girly' one being gone. 
  
  
• Martha Delaney - Mother (Human Life) 
  
  Though awkward around his father, Marcus had always been very close to his mother.  She was quick to accept that he was not 'toughening up' the way her older sons had, and supported Marcus' aspirations.  Since he really didn't fit in well with the other men in the house, Marcus often took the opportunity the others spent doing 'manly things' to bond with his mother, helping her cook, bake, clean, and often doing the more difficult tasks she might have otherwise asked of his brothers or father.  It hurts him to think that she lives under the impression that he is lost somewhere, or dead... no doubt they will declare him as such eventually. Of all his family from his old life, he misses her the most. 
  
  
  
• Thomas (Tom) Delaney - Oldest Brother (Human Life) 
  
  His oldest brother, and no doubt the most 'manly' of the group.  Tom certainly earned instant approval from their father with his interest in the rodeo.  He specializes in bull riding competitions, and has always, even from an early age been the rough and tumble, talking with his fists, and treating his lady right sort. One might have expected the pair of them to be at odds, but Tom has always been the sibling that was the most gentle with him, and aware of his feelings.  Maybe it was because he was the oldest, but he would often interject on Marcus' behalf with their brothers, not allowing them to pick on him and take advantage of his smaller size and desire not to fight.  Similarly, he has always demonstrated a fondness for Marcus, and would often take him out ridding in his first pick-up truck, and let him hang around with him and his friends.  Marcus had been looking forward to making his brother proud by finishing medical school, since the elder Delaney male had often encouraged him, saying that even though he didn't really have a gift for 'book smarts' himself, he admired Marcus' intelligence and was sure he'd do great things.  He still makes a point to search the web to see clips from his brother's shows, and while there are times he really could use the older male's presence, he's happy to know he's still back home to help take care of their mother.  
  
  
• Samuel (Sam) Delaney - Older Brother (Human Life) 
  
  In his younger years, Marcus was a bit intimidated by this brother.  Sam had been a hot-headed, quick to turn things into a physical fight sort of boy, and he wasn't very sensitive to the fact that Marcus was younger, weaker, and more docile than he was.  Still, even though he had more of a tenancy to rough him up if Tom wasn't around to put a stop to it, Marcus knew he could trust Sam not to really hurt him.  Sam would also be quick to defend him from other kids outside of the family, even Sam's own friends, stating quite firmly that Marcus was -his - brother, it was ok for -him - to rough him up, but not for any of them to do so.  Sam calmed down a bit in his later years, and the two of them enjoyed a certain brotherly closeness.  Marcus mostly regrets that, if he had to be taken from his family it could have been just a bit later at least, maybe after the holidays.  He hasn't seen his brother since he was sent on his second tour to Iraq, and has to try to convince himself that if anything had happened it would have shown up in the local news, news he often searches online hoping that maybe, just maybe a mention of some hero's welcome home will tell him that Sam has made it back State side, or at the very least, that he won't find something to tell him he was never going to end up back home. 
  
  
  
• James (Jimmy) Delaney - Older Brother (Human Life) 
  
  Closest to his own age, Jimmy was usually the one that picked on him the most.  He didn't usually get as rough as Tom, but teasing, taking things from him, and other such sibling rivalry type things tended to come from Jimmy most.  Still, despite all the teasing, Jimmy demonstrated a fondness for his younger brother, often showing him all sorts of things that Tom has simply grown too old to remember the importance of by the time Marcus showed up.  Of his brothers, Jimmy is the one that he worries about the most in day to day life (if not for Sam being at war, he'd worry far more about Jimmy).  The other boy was always a risk taker, and unfortunately tended to scare Marcus away from many dangerous things when he meant to encourage him.  Thankfully he can try to keep up with him a bit, since he has also joined the rodeo circuit, though he takes part in the bareback bronco riding, rather than taking on the bulls like their older and larger brother.  
  
  
• Victoire Abigail Beist - Mother (Lycan Life)
  
  He doesn't really know much about his lycan mother, and has never gotten to know her at all.  Sadly, not long after his being bitten, Castiel Beist, her brother and his 'uncle' had to put her down.  Marcus supposes he should feel angry or resentment towards the woman who took his life from him, and took him from his family, but he has simply never been able to do so.  It seems to Marcus, from what little he knows, that she must have been very lonely, and wanting for some sort of company.  Perhaps it is odd, but he mostly feels sad for her; it would have been nice if she could have lived.  Marcus is quite sure he would have liked her. 
  
  
  
• Castile Toulouse Beist - Uncle, Mentor, Alpha (Lycan Life)
  
  The course of their relationship was a bit rocky at best to begin with.  Castile had been the only one there when he was recovering from the injury he received from his lycan 'mother', and suffered through his first shift.  At the same time, the way Beist tradition dictated this time be approached had made their initial bonding difficult and distressing to say the least.  However, when his time of isolation was over, though progress was tentative on both sides,  he quickly found himself becoming concerned about the older lycan's happiness and well being.  The trying part of their relationship has mostly been 'forgotten' by Marcus, who finds himself to be fiercely fond of Castile, and surprisingly protective on those rare occasions that something happens to cause him to feel the older male has been hurt or put in danger.  Things can still be a little awkward between them sometimes, but Marcus doesn't love his 'uncle' any less because of it. 

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On Site Relations: 

Castile Toulouse Beist

• While he's been getting closer to Castile, and has long forgotten any fear or uncertainty surrounding his older 'mentor' of sorts, there is still a great deal about the older lycan he doesn't know.  There is also some discrepancy with the way he feels because of his mentor and what the older male does.  It is odd that so often Castile seems so strong to him and fearless, and yet the older male has often seemed more concerned and uneasy about Marcus then he himself is.  Whatever is going on inside the other lycan's head, Marcus knows that he would do just about anything for Castile... except maybe pick up a little dog.  

Master Gunnar Helgison

• Gunnar is an interesting man, certainly a much more pleasant clanleader and host then the last one , at least from what he can tell.  Marcus finds himself to be quite intrigued by the other's life and outlook.  The much older being has proven to be exceptionally understanding of the difficulty he is having as a newly turned lycan, and is rather patient with him, especially considering how much damage he's been doing to the vampire's property.  However Gunnar is also a source of confusion for him as, Marcus is just apparently a bit unsure about his attraction towards the other male.  At least he is making some progress though; he's no longer questioning if there is an attraction.   

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Current (On Site) History

• With the arrival of a new Clanmaster, Marcus has been granted more freedom to roam around then before, especially since Castile seems to have decided the clanmaster is far safer than the previous mistress.  He himself has gotten to see first had that Master Helgison seems to be a kind and patient vampire... and apparently has a certain affinity for the presence of his lycan guests.  Marcus has gotten to have some one on one time with the clanmaster, and finds that he looks forward to getting to know him further. 

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